Disney Plus: Movies, Shows, Hamilton & More Explained

Disney Plus: Movies, Shows, Hamilton & More Explained
Disney Plus streaming service more than half its first year, and the House of Mouse streaming service is currently fighting Netflix, Amazon Prime and Co. for its subscriber dollars. In this piece, we'll explain everything we know about Disney Plus. Think of it as a guide if you're thinking of getting Disney Plus, or an explainer of what's going to happen if you're already subscribed to the service. If you're looking for a streaming service that brings together movies and TV series from Marvel, the Star Wars universe, and National Geographic, then Disney Plus is the place to be. This includes the entire Skywalker saga, the Star Wars spinoff movies, and the flagship western, The Mandalorian. Then there's the vast majority of the MCU movies, and all of the Simpsons. They are also available in 4K HDR at no additional cost. It's already a lot to chew on, but streaming services live and die on their new and upcoming content. Fortunately, we recently enjoyed the release of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Artemis Fowl, the Kenneth Branagh-directed film inspired by Eoin Colfer's fascinating YA novel. When it comes to shows, there are Disney Plus exclusives like WandaVision, The Falcon, and The Winter Soldier, and more from the iconic Din Djarin in The Mandalorian season 2.

And that's not all. On July 3, the musical Hamilton will be released on Disney Plus, available in a theatrical release in 2021 and available to stream at home, which is a great incentive to subscribe. The relatively new streaming platform was first criticized for its mostly kid-friendly library, but it's slowly moving towards something essential. But while Disney Plus came to the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and other European countries some time ago, other territories are still waiting patiently. It launched in Japan, but Latin American countries will have to wait until later in 2020. Two years after its US release, it should be available everywhere. Here's our complete guide to Disney Plus, including details on its price, movies, shows, packages, and Verizon's offer that gets you a free year of Disney Plus. The best Disney+ deals today

How to sign up for Disney Plus

If you want to sign up for Disney Plus in the US, UK, and Canada, you can sign up for Disney Plus here, or if you are in Australia or New Zealand, click here.

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Disney Plus: Hamilton Release Date and More Details

Hamilton is certainly the biggest new release on Disney Plus in the summer months, now that Artemis Fowl is on the sidelines. A 2015 original syndication recording performing the Broadway hit, it brings theater into our homes at a time when this industry is virtually shut down. On July 3, Hamilton will be available to stream on Disney Plus worldwide, though the exact time may differ depending on where you are. Hamilton will last 160 minutes. According to writer, lyricist, and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, two sample sentences will be cut to get the musical on Disney Plus. It should be worth subscribing alone...

Pricing and Disney Plus Package Explained

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(Image credit: Lucasfilm/Disney) The Disney Plus pricing structure is essentially the same everywhere, with monthly and yearly subscription levels. Disney Plus costs €6.99 a month in the US, or €69.99 for a one-year subscription. In the US, there's a $12.99 per month Disney Plus plan with Hulu and ESPN+, which we'll explain below. In the UK, Disney Plus costs €5.99 a month or €59.99 a year. In Australia, Disney Plus costs AU$8.99 per month or €89.99 per year. In Canada, it costs €8.99 per month and €89.99 per year. In New Zealand, it is NZ €100 per year or NZ €10 per month. For Disney Plus in India, for new users, Disney+ Hotstar VIP plan is Rs 399 per year and Disney+ Hotstar Premium is Rs 1.499 per year. Disney Plus, in particular, is cheaper than Netflix, which costs $10.99 per month for its standard plan and $14.99 for its 4K-equipped Premium tier. With Disney Plus, fixed costs allow you to get 4K HDR streams. So, about this Disney Plus set. Includes Disney Plus, Hulu (with ads), and ESPN+ for just $12.99 a month. That's a lot, Hulu offers a wide range of adult-friendly shows and movies, while ESPN+ packs tons of sports content. This saves you about $5 a month, as Disney Plus is $6.99 a month, Hulu is $5.99 while ESPN+ is $4.99.

Disney Plus App and Devices

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(Image credit: Disney) These are the devices that are compatible with the Disney Plus app: The Disney Plus app can be downloaded to almost any device, and you can also view it in web browsers on desktop. The Disney Plus app supports up to four simultaneous streams, ten registered devices, and you can create seven profiles. Each profile can create their own watch list. You can download as much Disney Plus content as you want to watch offline, as long as you log into the app online every 30 days. The app has different age levels for content, and you can choose to create a kids profile to remove content that is more suitable for adults (The Simpsons, for example). In addition to having different content hubs for Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic, the Disney Plus app has organized themed content lists around different topics. These hubs include the major franchises just mentioned, but also Simpsons-themed sets or Disney episodes spread across decades. It's a great way to find something to watch that isn't just powered by Netflix-style algorithms.

Disney Plus movies: what's new in 2020 and 2021

Frozen 2 es una de las películas más recientes de Disney Plus que vale la pena ver.

Frozen 2 is one of the newer Disney Plus movies worth watching. (Image credit: Disney) Disney Plus has had a great 2020 so far, with movies like Frozen 2, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Pixar's Onward, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Artemis Fowl, an adaptation of the book by Eoin Colfer for theatrical origin. Not that it can really be called a movie, but the next big movie is the Hamilton musical, coming shortly after July 3rd, and it's going to be a big deal. Here are the top movies coming to Disney Plus in the US in 2020 and 2021 that we currently know about: Older Disney Plus movies are the cornerstone of the service. You'll see plenty of them on our list of the best Disney Plus movies. However, you won't find adult movies on this streaming service, as all Disney Plus content is family-friendly. Disney Plus includes just about every Disney animated movie you'll remember over the decades: Snow White, 101 Dalmations, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid. There is more or less parity in the library in different countries, but depending on where you are, some movies may be linked to other services and will arrive later on Disney Plus. We have listed the main examples above. Disney Plus also has a nearly complete archive of Pixar movies to watch, as well as every Star Wars movie (minus US Only), which now includes 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. All Movies on Marvel Cinematic Universe are on Disney Plus, except those from other studios (the two Tom Holland Spider-Man movies and The Incredible Hulk). Also, Disney Plus US is missing two Marvel movies: Ant-Man and the Wasp and Avengers: Infinity War, but that will be fixed soon. Existing original movies on Disney Plus include The Lady and the Tramp, Noelle, and Timmy Failure. You can see them now. You'll also find a number of 20th Century Fox movies available to stream on Disney Plus, including James Cameron's Avatar, The Simpsons Movie, Home Alone series, and Cheaper by the Dozen.

Disney Plus shows: original series and classic shows

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(Image credit: Fox) Current Disney Plus Originals include the Star Wars TV series The Mandalorian and The Clone Wars, which are by far the best reasons to subscribe. A recent series called Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian explores the making of the show starring Baby Yoda. Other originals include the excellent documentary series The Imagineering Story and children's shows like Diary of a Future President, Zenimation, High School Musical: The Series, and the Pixar short film series Forky Asks a Question. Disney Plus offers many nonfiction shows, including Shop Class, Marvel's Hero Project, The Big Fib, Disney Family Sunday, and Disney Fairy Tale Weddings. As you can imagine, a large part of their programming is aimed at families. In terms of classic shows, Disney Plus offers a smaller range of old series compared to its collection of movies. What's here is mostly animated, like DuckTales, Recess, Gargoyles, Gummi Bears, Goof Troop, TaleSpin, and various Marvel series, including the '90s animated series X-Men and Spider-Man. The heavy hitter, of course, is The Simpsons. There are now 30 seasons on the air, as well as The Simpsons Movie. You'll also find other live shows, like Marvel's Runaways and Boy Meets World. But what about the future? The reason to be excited about the future of Disney Plus is its upcoming Originals, a big-budget lineup of new Disney Plus shows that put characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars to work. Highlights for most adult viewers will be upcoming canon shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe featuring characters from the movies, as well as new live-action Star Wars shows centered on popular heroes like Obi-Wan Kenobi and Cassian Andor. Below is a selection of the best shows for Disney Plus. We've excluded most of the non-fiction shows or games from the list because there are so many in the works, and what's below is what you'll really be interested in. Please note that some of these dates may be affected by the current global pandemic, but are accurate at the time of publication:

Disney Plus Error Codes: The Meaning of the Numbers

Check out our list of Disney Plus error codes to learn more about what the different numbers mean. If you're having issues with Disney Plus that you can't resolve, try the Disney Plus Help Center for more information. This is also how you contact Disney Plus customer service if you can't resolve an issue. You can call 888-905-7888 if you are in the United States. You can also tweet the Disney Plus support account. This email should also help you: [email protected].

Disney Plus Verizon Offer: How to Get a Free Year of Disney Plus

Disney Plus and Verizon always offer a year of Disney Plus for new Fios and 5G Home customers (click here to see the offer). You can still take advantage of the offer even if you're already subscribed to Disney Plus, according to Verizon's FAQ. The Disney+ offer is reserved for new Fios and 5G Home customers. Professional accounts are not eligible.

Disney Plus Gift Subscriptions - Get One Year of Disney Plus for a Friend or Family Member

Disney Plus gift subscriptions are available at an annual level of € 69.99 and make an ideal last minute gift. You can purchase Disney + gift subscriptions here. Currently, however, you can only get them in the United States.

Our verdict? Disney Plus is worth it, but especially if you have kids

Disney Plus is a bit more specialized than Netflix, aimed at fans of Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. It doesn't have the adult content or variety you find on other streaming services, but that's okay, because you'll definitely find something you want to watch here. The Disney Plus content archive is incredible, and for Disney fans, this is reason enough to subscribe. If you also have children, the service is more obvious. Next year will be pivotal for Disney Plus. Its initial supply of original shows was strong, but slow, with many of its best series arriving long after launch. However, in a few years, with a regular rotation of Star Wars and Marvel shows coming your way every few months, a subscription will be essential.

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